| Issue ID | 524595 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10107608 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/01/05 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Electrical component failure creates a safety hazard. Front blower motor resister block failed in a 2005 grand caravan driven only 2350 miles. This vehicle is prone to fogging in damp conditions (rain/snow/fog, etc). Without a functioning blower, the windshield and side windows fog up always. The distance from driver to windshield is too long to be able to safely clear the fog conditions with a cloth while driving. The reduced visibility creates a safety hazard. Vehicle should not be driven in damp/wet conditions. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2350 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTHBOROUGH, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R65BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 22/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RAGSDALE KIA SUPERSTORE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508-842-2242 |
| Dealer's city | SHREWSBURY |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 01545 |